This milestone chapter explores the impact of performance theories on feminist thought and practices, establishing a productive alliance between performing arts and gender theories. Using gender theorist Judith Butler’s early work (1988–1993) as a framework, the chapter examines the entwining of feminist and queer theories with performance and performativity, highlighting gender as a performative act. Gender is seen as something performed, with the term performative encompassing both action and theatrical enactment. The chapter directs its focus towards two interrelated phenomena: the notion of gender as performance, and the performative character of gender in relation to theatricality and drag. The chapter also explores the intersection between the concept of the performative, derived from the idea of gender as performance, and philosopher J.L. Austin’s theories of utterance as performative. Additionally, it looks into how the performance of gender, particularly drag, exemplifies the concept of being performative. The chapter raises questions about whether drag can truly challenge fixed gender identities and create space for a queer futurity that embraces fluidity, diversity, and inclusion beyond gender norms.